2025 Cheapest Colorado Colleges

Choosing a college in Colorado doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. While many colleges in Colorado are known for their high tuition costs, there are also plenty of affordable options available. This guide highlights the most budget-friendly colleges in Colorado , focusing on tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year, so you can plan for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year with confidence.

In 2025, the average tuition and fees at 21 four-year Colorado Colleges with the Lowest Tuition & Fees is $27,989, reflecting a -8.33% increase compared to the previous year.Among the 21 institutions analyzed, tuition rose at 16 colleges, while tuition decreased at only 2 colleges.

Taft University System ranks as the least expensive Colorado colleges. With tuition and fees at just $6,480, Taft University System offers an affordable education without compromising on quality. It is an excellent choice for students seeking value in their college experience.

Close behind are Columbia College - Denver at$8,256 and Colorado State University Global at$9,000 both consistently recognized among the Colorado Colleges with the Lowest Tuition & Fees, providing quality education at a fraction of the cost of many other colleges.

At these Affordable Colorado Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 95.24%, and the average SAT score is 1,153, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Comparison between Colorado Colleges With The Lowest Tuition & Fees

Table. Colorado Colleges With The Lowest Tuition & Fees Comparison
School NameUndergraduate Tuition & FeesGraduate Tuition & FeesAcceptance RateTotal PopulationSAT ScoreGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		Taft University System Denver, COPrivate, 4-year $6,480
$2,160		$6,630
$2,020		-324--15 to 1
2Columbia College - Denver Aurora, COPrivate, 4-year $8,256------
3
1		Colorado State University Global Denver, COPublic, 4-year $9,000
($9,000)
$600		$12,150
($12,150)
$3,150		98.40%10,257--23 to 1
4Colorado Technical University-Denver South Aurora, COPrivate, 4-year $12,685------
5
2		Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COPrivate, 4-year $12,750
$10		$14,632
$132		-31,830-19.00%31 to 1
6
2		Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, COPublic, 4-year $17,944
($9,720)
$702		$16,684
($10,064)
$653		94.90%6,851-40.00%16 to 1
7
2		Adams State University Alamosa, COPublic, 4-year $21,944
($9,824)
$96		$5,898
($5,898)
$7,263		-2,901-39.00%14 to 1
8
2		Western Colorado University Gunnison, COPublic, 4-year $24,434
($11,318)
$751		$15,550
($15,550)
-		99.71%3,5681,26050.00%17 to 1
9
2		University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, COPublic, 4-year $25,039
($10,906)
$1,084		$27,218
($15,704)
$1,146		97.35%11,3541,13047.00%15 to 1
10
2		University of Northern Colorado Greeley, COPublic, 4-year $26,979
($11,901)
$1,039		$26,446
($15,376)
$1,020		85.85%8,8691,07051.00%14 to 1
Average$16,551
($10,445)		$15,651
($12,457)		95.24%9,4941,15341.00%18 to 1